Historical Astronomical Illustrations

Engravings depicting meteors, constellations, and astronomical figures from historic texts, showcasing early astronomy themes.

A representation of the constellation of Andromeda from the 'Uranometria' of Johann Bayer, published 1603, and engraved by Alexander Mair. This was the first modern Western star atlas based on new astronomy of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler.
A representation of the constellation of Andromeda from the 'Uranometria' of Johann Bayer, published 1603, and engraved by Alexander Mair. This was the first modern Western star atlas based on new astronomy of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler.